Yamaha KX-W421, KX-W321 User Manual

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Yamaha KX-W421, KX-W321 User Manual

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KX-W421

KX-W321

Natural Sound Stereo Cassette Deck

OWNER’S MANUAL

 

 

Platine à cassette stéréo de la série “Natural Sound”

MODE D’EMPLOI

 

 

 

NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK KX-W421

RESET

DIRECTION

DIRECTION

RESET

 

 

 

 

 

CLOSE %

 

 

 

 

%CLOSE

 

 

 

!

PLAY ⁄

!

PLAY

 

PLAYBACK

DECK A

SEARCH

&

MUTE/SEARCH

 

RECORD/PLAYBACK

DECK B

 

 

& REC/PAUSE

 

STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY TRIM

BALANCE

REC

LEVEL

PHONES

MODE

DOLBY NR

EJECT

DUBBING A #B

EJECT

0

 

0

 

 

 

 

O / p/ / RELAY

OFF/ B/ C

 

NORMAL

HIGH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

L

R

MIN

 

MAX

 

NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK KX-W321

RESET

DIRECTION

DIRECTION

RESET

 

 

 

 

 

CLOSE %

 

 

 

 

%CLOSE

 

 

 

!

PLAY ⁄

!

PLAY

 

PLAYBACK

DECK A

SEARCH

&

MUTE/SEARCH

 

RECORD/PLAYBACK

DECK B

 

 

& REC/PAUSE

 

STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

DUBBING A #B

REC LEVEL

PHONES

MODE

DOLBY NR

EJECT

EJECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

O / p/ / RELAY

OFF/ B/ C

 

NORMAL

HIGH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MIN

MAX

 

Thank you for purchasing this YAMAHA stereo cassette deck.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

÷ Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

1Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4Follow Instructions — All operating and other instructions should be followed.

5Water and Moisture — The unit should not be used near water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near swimming pool, etc.

6Carts and Stands — The unit should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A A unit and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart combination to overturn.

7Wall or Ceiling Mounting — The unit should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8Ventilation — The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the unit should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surfaces that may block the ventilation openings: or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

9Heat — The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other units that produce heat.

10Power Sources — The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit.

11Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying attention to receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

12Cleaning — The unit should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

13No Use Periods — The power cord of the unit should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

14Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids not spilled into the inside of the unit.

15Damage Requiring Service — The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A.The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B.Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit; or

C.The unit has been exposed to rain; or

D.The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E.The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.

16Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond those means described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

17Grounding or Polarization — The precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization of the unit is not defeated.

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself is turned off. This state is called the standby mode. In this state, the unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

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We
Want You
LISTENING
For A Lifetime

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1.IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2.IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cables supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3.NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact your local retailer that is authorized to distribute this type of product. If you cannot locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A.

6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion – and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries

Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged

exposure to excessive volume levels.

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

1.This unit is a sophisticated stereo cassette deck. To ensure proper operation for the best possible performance, please read this manual carefully.

2.Choose the installation location of your unit carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to source of heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibration and excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture. Keep it away from sources of hum such as transformers or motors.

3.Do not open the cabinet as this may result in damage to the deck or electrical shock. If a foreign object should get into the deck, contact your local dealer.

4.When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull directly on the plug; never pull the cord itself.

5.Do not apply excessive force when operating switches and knobs.

6.When moving the deck, be sure to first pull out the power plug and remove all cords connecting the deck to other equipment.

7.Do not attempt to clean this unit with chemical solvents as this may damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

8.Never allow metallic items (e.g. screwdrivers, tools, etc.) to come near the record/playback head assembly. Doing so may not only scratch or damage the head’s mirror-smooth finish, it may also change the magnetic characteristics of the heads, causing a deterioration in reproduction quality.

9.Although the record/playback head used in this unit is a high quality head with outstanding reproduction characteristics, it can become dirty through the use of old tapes or from dust accumulation over time. This can have a serious effect on reproduction quality. Clean the heads regularly with one of the commonly available head cleaners or with cleaning solutions as explained later in this manual.

10.Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section of this manual for advice on common operating errors before concluding that your unit is faulty.

11.Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

12.Voltage Selector (General model only)

The voltage selector on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local mains voltage BEFORE plugging in the AC mains supply. (Voltage selector adjustable between 110/120/220/240 V AC.)

Note

Please check the copyright laws in your country to record from records, compact discs, radio, etc. Recording of copyright material may infringe copyright laws.

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT.

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.

ENGLISH

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FEATURES .........................................................................

4

CONNECTIONS ..................................................................

5

NOTES ON THIS MANUAL ................................................

5

PLAYBACK (Common to DECKs A and B).........................

6

BASIC OPERATION ........................................................

6

SELECTION SEARCH ....................................................

8

RELAY PLAYBACK .........................................................

9

PLAY TRIM CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (KX-W421 only) 9

RECORDING ....................................................................

10

BASIC OPERATION ......................................................

10

REC MUTE OPERATION ..............................................

12

REC RETURN OPERATION .........................................

12

DUBBING (From DECK A to DECK B) .............................

13

CASSETTE TAPES ..........................................................

14

MAINTENANCE ................................................................

15

OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER ..........

15

TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................

16

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................

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FEATURES

÷High Quality Hard Permalloy Recording/Playback Head in Deck B and Playback Head in Deck A

÷Dolby B/C Noise Reduction

÷Play Trim Control for improved playback compatibility with other decks (KX-W421 only)

÷Auto Tape Selector

÷Dolby HX Pro Dynamic Bias Servo (KX-W421 only)

÷Relay Playback from DECK A to DECK B

÷Selection Search

÷Recording Mute Function

÷Rec Return Operation

÷Easy Dubbing Operation at Selectable Speed (Normal/ High)

÷Peak Level Meters with Peak Hold Function

÷Remote Control Capability with Optional Remote Control Transmitter

Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. HX Pro originated by Bang & Olufsen.

“DOLBY”, the double-D symbol and “HX PRO” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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CONNECTIONS

LINE IN-LINE OUT

REC PLAY

4 3

L

R

(U.S.A. model)

To an AC outlet

REC OUT TAPE PB

L

R

Amplifier or receiver

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Make sure that power to both the deck and your amplifier/receiver is turned off before making any connections.

÷The White plug on the paired connecting cables corresponds to the Left channel and the Red plug corresponds to the Right channel. Make sure that the left and right channel connections are properly made, and that the plugs are inserted firmly.

÷The LINE OUT/PLAY jacks on the deck should be connected to the TAPE PB (Playback/Input) jacks on your amplifier/receiver, and the LINE IN/REC jacks on the deck should be connected to the REC OUT (Recording/Output) jacks on your amplifier/receiver.

÷The LINE OUT terminals on this unit are numbered 3 and the LINE IN jacks are numbered 4. When connecting this unit to a YAMAHA amplifier or receiver whose terminals are numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 ... (etc.), connect this unit's LINE OUT terminals to the input terminals numbered 3 and connect this unit's LINE IN terminals to the output terminals numbered 4 on the rear panel of the amplifier or receiver.

÷Connect the power cord to an AC wall outlet or to an AC outlet on the rear panel of your amplifier/receiver (if provided).

ENGLISH

NOTES ON THIS MANUAL

In this manual, the main operation buttons of the front panel are indicated based on DECK B when the operation is common to both DECKs A and B. Since the locations of the buttons of DECK A and DECK B are the same, you can easily find the desired button even when operating DECK A. This manual covers two models. In most cases, however, only model KX-W421 is shown in the example illustrations.

Example: KX-W421

 

 

 

 

 

 

Main operation buttons of DECK B

Main operation buttons of DECK A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK KX-W421

RESET

DIRECTION

 

DIRECTION

RESET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLOSE %

 

 

 

 

 

 

%CLOSE

 

 

 

 

 

Cassette Stabilizer

 

!

PLAY

!

PLAY

 

 

 

Cassette Stabilizer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAYBACK

 

DECK A

SEARCH

&

 

MUTE/SEARCH

&

 

RECORD/PLAYBACK

 

 

DECK B

 

 

 

 

REC/PAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

DUBBING A #B

 

 

 

PLAY TRIM

BALANCE

REC LEVEL

PHONES

MODE

DOLBY NR

EJECT

 

 

 

EJECT

0

 

0

 

 

 

O / p/ / RELAY

OFF/ B/ C

 

NORMAL

HIGH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

L

R

MIN

MAX

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PLAYBACK (Common to DECKs A and B)

Preparation for playback

÷Turn on the STANDBY/ON switch.

÷Set your amplifier or receiver to cassette deck function mode.

BASIC OPERATION - To play back a cassette tape

Example: KX-W421

! 4 5 RESET

NATURAL SOUND CASSETTE DECK KX-W421

RESET DIRECTION

DIRECTION RESET

 

CLOSE %

 

%CLOSE

Cassette Stabilizer

 

!

PLAY

!

PLAY

 

 

Cassette Stabilizer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAYBACK

DECK A

 

&

 

 

&

RECORD/PLAYBACK

 

DECK B

 

 

SEARCH

 

MUTE/SEARCH

REC/PAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY TRIM

BALANCE

REC LEVEL

PHONES

DOLBY NR

EJECT

DUBBING A #B

 

 

EJECT

0

 

0

 

 

MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O / p/ / RELAY

OFF/ B/ C

 

NORMAL

HIGH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

L

R

MIN

MAX

3

2

 

 

&

 

 

 

STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

1

PHONES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

2

DOLBY NR

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF/ B/ C

EJECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side facing down. (The side

 

 

 

facing you is called the forward side and the opposite side is called the

 

 

 

reverse side.)

To close the compartment, push the section of the

 

 

 

compartment door marked %CLOSE until it locks shut.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refer to the following

 

 

 

 

 

 

description.

 

MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY

3 “/[/”/RELAY

 

4

DIRECTION

Select the tape running direction for DECK A

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refer to the following

 

 

 

or B. Each time this button is pressed, the

 

 

 

 

 

 

tape running direction changes between

 

 

 

description.

 

 

 

forward (#) and reverse (@), and the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

corresponding indicator lights on the display.

 

 

 

To fast forward or rewind the tape When the tape running indicator #is lit:

Pressing the ⁄button fast forwards the tape while pressing the ! button rewinds the tape.

When the tape running indicator @is lit:

Pressing the !button fast forwards the tape while pressing the ⁄ button rewinds the tape.

To stop playback

Press the &button. To remove the cassette tape, press the EJECT button. The cassette compartment door opens. To set the unit to standby mode, press the STANDBY/ON button.

To set the counter reading to “0000”

Press the RESET button. Use the tape counter to aid in locating a point on a tape (0000 to 9999).

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